Vertebre from and function: same layers as arteries but with thinner walls, less smooth muscle, larger lumen, and less elasticity. Has valves to prevent back flow. Low pressure in venous side. Larger veins between muscles. When skeletal muscles contract they compress veins promoting blood flow.

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same layers as arteries but with thinner walls, less smooth muscle, larger lumen, and less elasticity. Has valves to prevent back flow. Low pressure in venous side. Larger veins between muscles. When skeletal muscles contract they compress veins promoting blood flow.

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Veins

Vertebre from and function

Same layers as arteries but with thinner walls, less smooth muscle, larger lumen, and less elasticity. Has valves to prevent back flow. Low pressure in venous side. Larger veins between muscles. When skeletal muscles contract they compress veins promoting blood flow.

Veins

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